A 250-Year Legacy of Service: Securing the Futures of the Federal Workers Who Keep America Running
America's 250th year is a moment to look at the civil servants who keep it running, and at whether their own retirements are as secure as the work the
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Securing the Line of Duty: OPM Proposes Rules to Protect Enhanced Retirement Benefits
OPM has proposed rules protecting enhanced retirement for law enforcement officers, firefighters and controllers injured in the line of duty. What cha
The Fight for Tenure: Hill Democrats Escalate Opposition to Schedule P/C
House Democrats are escalating opposition to the Schedule Policy/Career reclassification. Where the fight stands and what it means for your job protec
The Telework Tug-of-War: Arbitrator Rules Against IRS Offsite Work Cancellations
An arbitrator has ruled against the IRS over canceled telework agreements. What the decision signals for return-to-office mandates across federal agen
Legislative Limbo: Navigating the Uncertainty of the House’s Trio of Budget Bills
The House has passed three budget and policy bills before the September 30 deadline. What is in them for federal pay, benefits and the risk of a shutd
The Approaching Fiscal Cliff: Navigating Congressional Gridlock and Budget Uncertainty
Congress is running short of time to fund the government before the fiscal year ends. What federal employees should have in place before any shutdown.
The Digital Illusion: Why OPM Retirement Processing Times Are Surging
OPM's move to digital retirement applications was meant to speed things up. Processing times are rising instead. What that means for your interim paym
The Growth Bottleneck: How Administrative Policy is Stalling the Space Force Civilian Workforce
Six years in, the Space Force is struggling to build its civilian workforce. How administrative policy is stalling hiring in the newest armed service.
The 2027 COLA Count Dips to 3.1 Percent: Protecting Your Purchasing Power in Retirement
The 2027 COLA count has dipped to 3.1 percent. What the figure means for your annuity's purchasing power, and why FERS retirees see less of it than CS
The Legal Battle for Medical Telework: Analyzing the NTEU Lawsuit Against Treasury and HHS
The NTEU is suing Treasury and HHS over telework for employees with serious health conditions. What the case means for reasonable accommodation rights
The Erosion of the FEVS: What OPM’s Proposed Survey Changes Mean for Your Career
OPM has proposed changes to the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey after canceling it in 2025. What the loss of that data means for agency accountabili
The Codification of Executive Control: OPM’s Push for Pro-Management Disciplinary Rules
OPM is moving to write a slate of pro-management disciplinary policies into federal regulation. What would change about how discipline and appeals wor